PACT (Parents and Children Together)

Every day at PACT, we are building adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to embrace a positive future. Our work changes lives and we are looking for someone who can help tell the stories behind that impact. As Communications and Engagement Officer you ll play a key role in sharing the voices and experiences that define who we are. You ll help shape compelling content that brings our mission to life and connects people with the difference that PACT makes. Join an outstanding adoption charity and award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about creating brighter futures for women, children and families from many different backgrounds. Position : Communications and Engagement Officer Location : Hybrid working arrangements, with at least one day per week in our Reading office Contract : Permanent full time 37 hours per week, weekdays Salary range : within the range of £26,508 to £32,397 per annum About the role: Our Communications and Engagement team is responsible for engaging external audiences, supporters and beneficiaries in PACT s work and fundraising challenges. As our Communications and Engagement Officer you will play a valuable role in shaping and sharing compelling content that brings PACT s mission to life. You will: produce PACT communications and marketing materials that reflect our values and demonstrate our impact. This includes a programme of social media engagement, regular newsletters, press releases, internal communications, creating content for the website and capturing illuminating lived experiences for the variety of channels. ensure that all internal and external communications align to our brand raise awareness of the PACT brand and our services contribute to PACT s fundraising targets with appeals and challenges About you: To be a successful Communications and Engagement Officer, you ll have skills and experience in using: Social media for organisation and event promotion Analytic and insight tools to develop reach and engagement across digital platforms WordPress content management systems to create, edit and maintain webpages Mailchimp as an email marketing tool Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud apps, or similar graphic design platforms CRM programs, such as Blackbaud s Raiser s Edge You ll be able to identify considered opportunities to develop communications and engagement through initiative and innovation to maintain PACT s position as a sector leader. If you can demonstrate your creative skills to present information in a clear, engaging and accessible way with the above experience, and this sounds like you - please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. For an informal discussion about the role please visit our website for contact details for Sam Ward, Events and Engagement Manager. For more information about PACT please visit our website. Closing date: 9am, Monday 22 June 2026 Please note that previous applicants need not apply. Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Communications and Engagement Assistant, Communications and Marketing Assistant, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications and Marketing Officer, Communications and Social Media Assistant, Communications and Social Media Officer Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families. Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. We re looking for a new Assistant Support Worker to join our team helping guide children and families on their recovery journey. Position : Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Assistant Support Worker Location : The role is based in our Reading office with hybrid flexible working arrangements to provide for working at home and in the office. The role requires frequent travel across Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham, South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse to support our service users. Contract : Permanent part time 22 hours per week, weekdays. We re open to discussing working patterns that match both your needs and our service delivery. Salary range : £15,387 - £16,447 pro-rata per annum (full time equivalent range £25,878 - £27,661 per annum) About the role: The Assistant Support Worker will work across the BB4K service. Following training they will support the service through groupwork, assessments and, subject to development, hold a small case load providing one to one support work. The objective of the role is to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to enable service users make positive changes in theirs and their children s lives and reduce the likelihood of further trauma. About you: A successful Assistant Support Worker will need personal, professional or academic experience of support work for people experiencing domestic abuse, and an interest in / experience in supporting vulnerable children and families. If this sounds like you please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements. Closing date: Tuesday, 09 June 2026 at 9am Interviews are likely to be held on: Friday, 05 June and Friday, 19 June 2026 Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trainee Support Worker, Assistant Family Support Worker, Children s Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Domestic Abuse Worker, Assistant Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), etc. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.